Author Archives: Emmariah Holcomb
Industry Members Share Their Thoughts on The Vaccine
The coronavirus changed how people live and do business, and now as vaccines are becoming more available, the auto glass industry could find itself adapting yet again. A few auto glass members weigh in on the vaccine, and if they … Continue reading
Fix Network Raises $19,970 for RMHC Canada Programs
Fix Network along with its staff and strategic partners, have raised $19,970 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada® (RMHC Canada) and its programs aimed at helping families with sick children. All through December 2020, Fix Network’s Canada-wide initiative, called … Continue reading
Insurers Using RICO Act to Strike Back Against Alleged Fraud
Insurers Using RICO Act to Strike Back Against Alleged Fraud
Fuyao Glass Issues $500 Million in New Shares in Move to Get into Solar
Fuyao Glass Issues $500 Million in New Shares in Move to Get into Solar
ICBC Gets Green Light to Slash car Insurance Rates by 15% Starting in May
ICBC Gets Green Light to Slash car Insurance Rates by 15% Starting in May
Can a Windscreen Be Repaired More Than Once?
Can a Windscreen Be Repaired More Than Once?
Ziebart/Maxi Automotive Remains in Anstett Family Following Change in Ownership
Ziebart/Maxi Automotive Remains in Anstett Family Following Change in Ownership
asTech Acquires BlueDriver
asTech recently announced its acquisition of Root Four Imagination Inc. (BlueDriver). BlueDriver is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services, according to the company. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Company represents the … Continue reading
Glass.com® Names Daniel Snow Vice President of Operations
Glass.com®, the popular website that helps consumers find top quality vendors of auto glass services, has named Daniel Snow as vice president of operations. Snow will manage the daily operations of the website including work with consumers as well as … Continue reading
How to Excel at Customer Service During a Crisis
How to Excel at Customer Service During a Crisis
Your New Ford Kuga Can Keep Its Windshield From Fogging Up
Your New Ford Kuga Can Keep Its Windshield From Fogging Up
Plunging Boulder Crashes Into Car Sunroof on California Mountain Highway
Plunging Boulder Crashes Into Car Sunroof on California Mountain Highway
Water Splashed Onto Car Windscreen Freezes Within Seconds in Northern China
Water Splashed Onto Car Windscreen Freezes Within Seconds in Northern China
Learn How Auto Glass Companies Fared Through COVID-19 and Their Expectations for the Future
Auto Glass Week Preview Day held Tuesday January 12, gave attendees the opportunity to get a sneak peek of what to expect during the live show in June. During the event a COVID session dominated discussions, as a panel of … Continue reading
BLOG: Invest Before Taking the Calibration Leap
BLOG: Invest Before Taking the Calibration Leap
Eastman Debuts as Exhibitor at CES 2021
For the first time, Eastman Chemical Company (Eastman) exhibited at CES 2021. The company presented Saflex® advanced interlayers for automotive laminated glass. CES provides the perfect platform to kick-off the year and get connected on recent advances in signal-friendly solar … Continue reading
Panasonic’s New HUD Tech Turns Windshields Into a Video Game
Panasonic’s New HUD Tech Turns Windshields Into a Video Game
AirPro and Car ADAS Solutions Team Up to Deliver ADAS Calibration Solutions
AirPro Diagnostics (AirPro) and Car ADAS Solutions announced their collaboration to deliver, what they define as turn-key calibration solutions for shops. The new relationship, according to the companies, will include set-up, training, implementation, support and validation of calibration services. AirPro and Car ADAS Solutions are the first in the industry to provide a complete … Continue reading
Samsung Reveals ‘Car Cockpit of the Future’ with 49-Inch Windscreen TV
Samsung Reveals ‘Car Cockpit of the Future’ with 49-Inch Windscreen TV
Southwest Boeing 737 Returns To Honolulu Over Windshield Issue
Southwest Boeing 737 Returns To Honolulu Over Windshield Issue
Concrete Chunk Crashes Through Truck’s Windshield
Concrete Chunk Crashes Through Truck’s Windshield
Two Arrested, Suspected of Shooting Out 137 Windows in Henderson
Two Arrested, Suspected of Shooting Out 137 Windows in Henderson
Safelite Takes Over Country Financial’s Auto Glass Services
Safelite has begun administering claims for Country Financial’s auto glass program. LYNX Services (LYNX) was the previous claims administrator. The change was effective January 1, 2021. “We’re excited to enhance our partnership with Country Financial and to have them join … Continue reading
PPP Loan Applications Start Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
PPP Loan Applications Start Today. Here’s What You Need to Know
Traffic Safety Trends to Keep an Eye On in 2021
Traffic Safety Trends to Keep an Eye On in 2021
This AI-enabled, 56-Inch Touchscreen Will Be in Mercedes’ New Electric Car
This AI-enabled, 56-Inch Touchscreen Will Be in Mercedes’ New Electric Car
Chinese Electric Car Maker Xpeng Delivers First Cars to Europe
Chinese Electric Car Maker Xpeng Delivers First Cars to Europe
Over 20 Cars Broken Into in Ardsley Park Early Saturday Morning
Over 20 Cars Broken Into in Ardsley Park Early Saturday Morning
Auto Glass Executive’s Second Act Includes Murder
After a long career in business and auto glass that gave David Rohlfing the opportunity to travel the continent, he decided to write his first novel, Deliberate Duplicity. Rohlfing’s debut novel, published on January 5, 2021, explores the twisted, vengeful … Continue reading
Feds Seek to Recover Defrauded Taxpayer Funds from Rapid City Man
Feds Seek to Recover Defrauded Taxpayer Funds from Rapid City Man
Next-Gen Mahindra Scorpio’s Headlights and Tail Lights
Next-Gen Mahindra Scorpio’s Headlights and Tail Lights
Plywood Crashes Through Woman’s Windshield on Florida Highway
Plywood Crashes Through Woman’s Windshield on Florida Highway
Car Hits 16-Year-Old Polk County Student Who Was Walking to School Bus, Deputies Say
Car Hits 16-Year-Old Polk County Student Who Was Walking to School Bus, Deputies Say
Driver Warns Others After Windshield Shattered by Ice
Driver Warns Others After Windshield Shattered by Ice
LYNX Services Adds Recalibration Services and More to Participant Profiles
LYNX Services (LYNX) has made some updates to its auto glass program participants’ profiles, which include whether or not the shop has recalibration services, with the aim of enhancing its policyholder experience. LYNX sent communication out to its auto glass … Continue reading
C-Auto Glass Acquires Signature Auto Glass
C-Auto Glass, Inc. (C-Auto Glass) located in Cleveland, Ohio, has acquired Signature Auto Glass LLC (Signature Auto Glass). Signature Auto Glass, which operates a retail service center in Cleveland, Ohio, was formed in 2017 and operated by its managing member Brian … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in California
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced the opening of a collision repair center in Cathedral City, Calif. Cathedral City, also known as “Cat City,” is a desert resort city located between Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage and … Continue reading
Recovery Process Continues in Historic Downtown Nashville Following Christmas Day Bombing
Recovery Process Continues in Historic Downtown Nashville Following Christmas Day Bombing
Next-Gen Mahindra XUV500 Spied with Panoramic Sunroof
Next-Gen Mahindra XUV500 Spied with Panoramic Sunroof
Allstate Closes Acquisition of National General Holdings Corp.
The Allstate Corporation (Allstate) recently announced that it closed its $4 billion acquisition of National General Holdings Corp. “The acquisition of National General advances our strategy of growing personal lines insurance with an increase of one percentage point in market … Continue reading
Woman Cut by Flying Glass When Gunman Shoots Out Her Car Windows
Woman Cut by Flying Glass When Gunman Shoots Out Her Car Windows
Nearly 20 Cars Vandalized Outside Upper Marlboro Senior Complex
Nearly 20 Cars Vandalized Outside Upper Marlboro Senior Complex
Attorney General Fights to Dismiss the Alliance’s Right To Repair Suit
The Alliance for Automotive Innovation (the Alliance), a trade association for the automotive industry, recently filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts’ federal court. The Alliance aims to block enforcement of the Right to Repair ballot initiative, which was passed by state … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Colorado
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced its acquisition of a collision repair center in Avon, Colo. This location previously operated as Rich’s Auto Body and has serviced the market since 1984. It is located in the Western … Continue reading
Second Round of Stimulus Checks Trigger News Scams
Second Round of Stimulus Checks Trigger News Scams
2020 Hyundai Palisade Long-Term Update: Road Trip Joy and a Painful Crack
2020 Hyundai Palisade Long-Term Update: Road Trip Joy and a Painful Crack
For More Than a Century, Lee & Cates Building Has Been Part of LaVilla
For More Than a Century, Lee & Cates Building Has Been Part of LaVilla
Flight Out of Milwaukee Emergency Lands After Windshield Cracks
Flight Out of Milwaukee Emergency Lands After Windshield Cracks
Burco Announces New President and Team Members
Burco recently announced changes to its staff. Bill Castleberry is now the president of the Michigan-based automotive mirrors and windshield racking systems manufacturer. Castleberry has worked as the sales and marketing vice president for Burco’s automotive mirror and accessory business … Continue reading
Man Survives 4-Inch Ice Slab to Windshield
Man Survives 4-Inch Ice Slab to Windshield
Curious Twisting Branch Patterns Appear On Icy Windscreen
Curious Twisting Branch Patterns Appear On Icy Windscreen
Auto Glass Company Opens Shop
A ribbon-cutting ceremony recently took place at the new location for Craftsman Auto Glass and Craftsman Detailing. The new shop is located on Route 30 in Amsterdam, N.Y. The owner, Scott Fiorino, has worked in the glass industry since 2007. … Continue reading
Plane Escapes Accident as Bird Hits Cockpit Windscreen
Plane Escapes Accident as Bird Hits Cockpit Windscreen
Nurse May Be Blinded From Rock Thrown Through Windshield
Nurse May Be Blinded From Rock Thrown Through Windshield
Ice Crashes Through Windshield of Car in New Hampshire, Injuring Driver
Ice Crashes Through Windshield of Car in New Hampshire, Injuring Driver
How to De-Ice Your Car Without Damaging the Windscreen
How to De-Ice Your Car Without Damaging the Windscreen
Grinch Who Broke Car Windows in Lycoming County Arrested
Grinch Who Broke Car Windows in Lycoming County Arrested
Congress Passes Long-Awaited Covid Relief Bill and Government Funding Plan
Congress Passes Long-Awaited Covid Relief Bill and Government Funding Plan
Buy Corning Shares Because Glass Supplies Are Tightening, Citi Says
Buy Corning Shares Because Glass Supplies Are Tightening, Citi Says
Mother Gives Update on Teen Injured by Boulder into Windshield
Mother Gives Update on Teen Injured by Boulder into Windshield
2022 BMW 7 Series (G70) Speculatively Rendered With Split Headlights
2022 BMW 7 Series (G70) Speculatively Rendered With Split Headlights
PPI: November 2020 Shows Steady Rise in Auto Glass Material Pricing
Prices for materials used in the auto glass industry showed mostly increases in November 2020, according to recently released Producer Price Index (PPI) data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The monthly PPI, which includes auto glass*, increased by … Continue reading
Half of Drivers are Unaware That Chipped Windscreens Could Fail Their MOT
Drivers are worryingly unaware of a common threat that could lead to a failed MOT test this winter, according to Autoglass. The company conducted a survey that found 24% of drivers incorrectly believe that windscreen chips are not a part … Continue reading
FFCRA and PPP to Get Extended: Congress Agrees to a New $900 Billion Stimulus Deal
FFCRA and PPP to Get Extended: Congress Agrees to a New $900 Billion Stimulus Deal
Honda CR-V Is Recalled Due to Potential Power Window Failure
Honda CR-V Is Recalled Due to Potential Power Window Failure
Regulatory Framework for Self-Driving Vehicles Proposed to UK Government
Regulatory Framework for Self-Driving Vehicles Proposed to UK Government
Thieves Smash 70 Car Windows at Germantown Loft Complex
Thieves Smash 70 Car Windows at Germantown Loft Complex
Mitchell International Sees Three Trends Stemming From COVID
Mitchell International, the parent company of National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS), highlighted key data trends and its impact on the industry in its 2020 Fourth Quarter Industry Trends Report. “One thing most of these digital transformations have in common is … Continue reading
My Pick For the Best Commercials For 2020
My Pick For the Best Commercials For 2020
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Getting All-New High-Tech Headlights
Chevrolet Bolt EUV Getting All-New High-Tech Headlights
2 Car Enthusiasts Launch Auto Glass Repair Business
2 Car Enthusiasts Launch Auto Glass Repair Business
More Than A Dozen Car Windows Smashed On Western Avenue Near West Ridge Nature Preserve
More Than A Dozen Car Windows Smashed On Western Avenue Near West Ridge Nature Preserve
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Repair Center in Georgia
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced it acquired a collision repair center in Morrow, Ga. This location previously operated under the name Heritage Cadillac Collision Center. This is Gerber’s second repair center in Morrow, Ga. “We are … Continue reading
One-off Lamborghini SC20 Speedster Unveiled: 759bhp V12, No Windscreen
One-off Lamborghini SC20 Speedster Unveiled: 759bhp V12, No Windscreen
Man Walks Away with Minor Injuries After Deer Lands Inside His Car
Man Walks Away with Minor Injuries After Deer Lands Inside His Car
Windshield Protection in the Winter
Windshield Protection in the Winter
A Closer Look at Calibration Documentation and Technical Changes
“There are various steps involved when you discuss calibration and it’s important to understand and document,” said Darrell Amberson, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) calibration committee member, as he began describing the business review related to calibration in an … Continue reading
New Video Details 12 Steps of Calibration Documentation
If it’s difficult to remember all the steps that go into recalibration, a new video, “The ADAS Documentation of Best Practices,” can help, and it all happened when the industry came together. “When the call went out asking companies like … Continue reading
State-By-State Analysis Shows Companies Financially Benefited From Fewer Claims But Barely Compensated Customers
State-By-State Analysis Shows Companies Financially Benefited From Fewer Claims But Barely Compensated Customers
Fremont Man Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Illegal Headlights Into The United States
Fremont Man Pleads Guilty To Smuggling Illegal Headlights Into The United States
What COVID Did to NSG
NSG Group reported a decline in revenue in fiscal year 2020, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the NSG Group Integrated Report 2020, the company’s 2020 revenue was nearly $5.4 billion USD*, down from approximately $5.9 billion in … Continue reading
Service King Provides Support for Veterans Through Employment Initiatives
Service King Collision recently showed its continuous commitment to veterans by participating in the North Central Texas Red, White and You virtual career fair. The event was hosted by the Texas Workforce Commission and Texas Veterans Commission. During the event, Service … Continue reading
Drivers Admit to Switching ADAS Off On The Road
UK drivers are switching off Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in their vehicles, mitigating their benefits and increasing the risk of accidents on the road, according to research by Autoglass. The research, of 1,387 UK drivers, found that 41% of … Continue reading
Fix Network World Appoints New Sales Vice President
Mondofix Inc. (Fix Network World) has appointed Scott Bridges as its sales vice president for its collision and glass business in the United States. In this newly created role, Bridges will be responsible for maintaining Fix Network’s relationships with key … Continue reading
36 Years After Car Accident, Glass Still Found in Man’s Cheek
36 Years After Car Accident, Glass Still Found in Man’s Cheek
Automotive Experts Explore Smart Cities, Electrification and COVID’s Impact
The automotive industry has evolved within the last few decades and some experts have taken a look at how COVID-19 has taken a toll on the industry. Many have agreed that the virus has not only changed the way business … Continue reading
Peninsula Glass Celebrated, Wins Top Award for Small Businesses
Peninsula Glass Celebrated, Wins Top Award for Small Businesses
GM and Mitchell Launch GM Collision Repair Network in Canada
Mitchell International (Mitchell) and General Motors (GM) recently introduced the GM Canada Collision Repair Network. Through the Network, participants can access business and technology resources designed to streamline the repair process, which includes auto glass, increase consumer confidence and support … Continue reading
Next-Gen BMW 7 Series Rendered with Split Headlight Design
Next-Gen BMW 7 Series Rendered with Split Headlight Design
Newington Police Investigate After Over 100 Vehicles Were Broken Into
Newington Police Investigate After Over 100 Vehicles Were Broken Into
New Technology Keeps Safety First With Larger Displays
“If you’re going 30 miles an hour it takes you a little less than a second to look down at your speedometer and come back up and at that speed you go 46 feet in that time frame, which is … Continue reading
Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted In Westchester, Bronx: DA
Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Busted In Westchester, Bronx: DA
Failing to Clear Frost and Ice from Car Windscreen Can Invalidate Insurance Policies
Failing to Clear Frost and Ice from Car Windscreen Can Invalidate Insurance Policies
Man Busted for Duct-Taping Torches to His Car for Headlights
Man Busted for Duct-Taping Torches to His Car for Headlights
The Future of ADAS and Proper Vehicle Calibration
“You need to take this [factors to consider for ADAS calibrations] seriously and perfect your CRAFFT,” said David DeBoer, Burke Porter Group president and CEO, during an industry meeting. DeBoer defined CRAFFT as: Calibrated gage – ensuring the gage is … Continue reading
Driver Gets Glass Lodged In Eye When Snow and Ice From Truck Crashes Through His Windshield
Driver Gets Glass Lodged In Eye When Snow and Ice From Truck Crashes Through His Windshield
Fix Network Appoints New Canada Sales VP
Fix Network recently announced the appointment of Leo Filippone as its Canadian sales vice president. Filippone is a results-oriented leader with over 25 years of experience in the vehicle rental, automotive and travel industries, according to the company, and he is … Continue reading
Pair of South Surrey Auto Glass Shops Raise $9,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Pair of South Surrey Auto Glass Shops Raise $9,000 for Breast Cancer Awareness
Storms and Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Hammer Queensland Smashing Windscreens
Storms and Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Hammer Queensland Smashing Windscreens
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires 11 Locations in California
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced it recently acquired 11 locations in California. The acquisitions include 10 repair centers and one intake center in the counties of Riverside and San Bernardino in southern California, east of Los Angeles. … Continue reading
Wireless Tablet Makes Assessing Auto Glass Damage More Efficient
Mitchell Internal (Mitchell) and Bosch Automotive Service Solutions (Bosch) introduced the MD-500, a wireless tablet that auto glass technicians can use to more efficiently manage the repair process, according to Mitchell. The MD-500 is a new addition to the Mitchell … Continue reading
Driving Into the Future from Autonomous to AI
Driving Into the Future from Autonomous to AI
COVID Sparks Spike In Usage-Based Car Insurance
COVID Sparks Spike In Usage-Based Car Insurance
Storms and Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Hammer Queensland Smashing Windscreens
Storms and Golf Ball-Sized Hailstones Hammer Queensland Smashing Windscreens
Research Highlights Elements of Disruption in Collision and Auto Glass Markets
With so much disruption taking place in 2020 due to COVID-19, the industry may be wondering about the affect all of this has had on the overall market—taking a look at the collision repair market sheds some light on the … Continue reading
AirPro Diagnostics Partners with adasThink
AirPro Diagnostics announced its partnership that will deliver adasThink technology on required ADAS calibrations to its customers at no additional cost. AirPro Diagnostics stated it is proud to be the first to market to offer the adasThink technology integrated into its … Continue reading
Ice Smashes Into Windshield Of Car Driving Down I-95
Ice Smashes Into Windshield Of Car Driving Down I-95
Did You Receive Your Auto Insurance Premium Refund?
Did You Receive Your Auto Insurance Premium Refund?
LAPD Patrol Car Windshield Shattered by Fired Shot; No Suspects Located
LAPD Patrol Car Windshield Shattered by Fired Shot; No Suspects Located
How to Get a Windshield for Any Car – Even Those Not Made Anymore
Did you ever think reverse engineering and 3D could work together to create a windshield? Well it can and it has. Exact Metrology (EM) personnel from the company’s Brookfield, Wis., office used reverse engineering to help a vintage vehicle owner … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in Texas
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced it acquired a collision repair center in Pflugerville, Texas. This repair center previously operated as Masters Auto Craft, providing service since 2006, according to the company. “We look forward to providing … Continue reading
Oranmore Business Becomes Hub for Auto Repairs Group in the North-West
Oranmore Business Becomes Hub for Auto Repairs Group in the North-West
Windscreen Replacement Perth Company Founder Reaches Three Decades of Experience
Windscreen Replacement Perth Company Founder Reaches Three Decades of Experience
Top Tips to Prevent a Fine or MOT Failure as Wintry Weather Hits
Top Tips to Prevent a Fine or MOT Failure as Wintry Weather Hits
Windows Broken In Thefts From 30-Plus Vehicles on Far East Side, Madison Police Say
Windows Broken In Thefts From 30-Plus Vehicles on Far East Side, Madison Police Say
Latest Miles Driven Report Shows Sharp Decline for All Regions
All road and street travel in the U.S. decreased by 8.6%, or 23.4 billion vehicle miles, for September 2020, compared to September 2019, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. Overall travel for the month is estimated … Continue reading
State Auto Extends Partnership with CCC
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) recently announced that State Automobile Mutual Insurance Company (State Auto) has selected CCC as its first-party casualty solution provider, extending the companies’ relationship. Now State Auto can manage auto physical damage and first- and third-party … Continue reading
NHTSA Seeks Feedback to Develop Framework for Automated Driving
NHTSA Seeks Feedback to Develop Framework for Automated Driving
Livermore Falls Woman Accused of Assaulting Officer, Breaking Boyfriend’s Windshield
Livermore Falls Woman Accused of Assaulting Officer, Breaking Boyfriend’s Windshield
Driver Busted for Using Flashlights as Headlights On His Car
Driver Busted for Using Flashlights as Headlights On His Car
Is Winter Still the Slow Season?
December is here, and although the first official day of winter is still a few weeks away some auto glass businesses are preparing for what some find as the “slow season.” AGRR magazine/glassBYTEs.com reached out to a number of U.S. … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in Charlotte, N.C.
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the opening of a collision repair center in Charlotte, N.C. According to the company, this location is on a well-traveled roadway with many retail businesses and auto dealers nearby. “The opening of … Continue reading
RABus Rolls Out Self-Driving Busses
RABus Rolls Out Self-Driving Busses
Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office Reminds Drivers to Clean Windshields of Frost Before Driving
Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office Reminds Drivers to Clean Windshields of Frost Before Driving
Windows Smashed On 18 Vehicles Near Oakley And Peterson Avenues In West Rogers Park
Windows Smashed On 18 Vehicles Near Oakley And Peterson Avenues In West Rogers Park
Windshield and Sensor Patents May Impact the Industry
Apple says its application for a patent for technology that detects when a windshield is cracked has been approved. According to the patent, the proposed system would monitor the resistance of a conductive film that would be located within a … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Repair Center in California
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the opening of a collision repair center in Pomona, Calif. The location previously operated as a collision repair center, according to the company. “We are eager to provide high-quality repairs and outstanding … Continue reading
Belairdirect Opts Out of Providing Optional Auto Insurance
Belairdirect Opts Out of Providing Optional Auto Insurance
Waymo Opening New Autonomous Vehicle Testing Site in Ohio
Waymo Opening New Autonomous Vehicle Testing Site in Ohio
Man Arrested After Allegedly Smashing Vehicle Windows and Stealing in West Kelowna
Man Arrested After Allegedly Smashing Vehicle Windows and Stealing in West Kelowna
Adhesion and Visibility Issues Cause Recalls for Two Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two recalls from Tesla Inc. (Tesla) and Toyota. Tesla Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016 Model X vehicles. According to NHTSA, the front and spine cosmetic roof trim may have … Continue reading
Fix Network & RMHC Canada Launch “Season of Giving” Initiative
Fix Network has pledged its support to Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada (RMHC Canada) by launching its Season of Giving initiative to help families. Fix Network’s Canada-wide initiative will help support RMHC’s 34 programs across the country that provide families … Continue reading
Embraer E145 Windscreen Smashed By Bird Strike In Kinshasa
Embraer E145 Windscreen Smashed By Bird Strike In Kinshasa
EF2 Tornado Damage Found in Arlington, NWS Says
EF2 Tornado Damage Found in Arlington, NWS Says
Expert Tips on Defrosting Your Windshield
Expert Tips on Defrosting Your Windshield
Karen Woman Shatters Taxi Windscreen with Gun Over Fare
Karen Woman Shatters Taxi Windscreen with Gun Over Fare
Firefighters Save Smulligan Glass Warehouse
Firefighters Save Smulligan Glass Warehouse
Apple Files Patent That Will Force Drivers To Replace Cracked Windshield
Apple Files Patent That Will Force Drivers To Replace Cracked Windshield
New Auto Insurance Reform Law to Help Michigan Drivers Save Money
New Auto Insurance Reform Law to Help Michigan Drivers Save Money
Luminar to Supply Lidar Sensors for Mobileye’s Self-Driving Fleet
Luminar to Supply Lidar Sensors for Mobileye’s Self-Driving Fleet
Coromandel Drivers Fed Up With Costly Windscreen Repairs Due To Loose Road Surfaces
Coromandel Drivers Fed Up With Costly Windscreen Repairs Due To Loose Road Surfaces
AGRR Businesses Reflect on Everything from Holiday Promotions to Why They are Thankful
Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate what we are thankful for while surrounded by family and friends. This year the holiday might look a little different as many are preparing to travel, while also trying to adhere to updated safety … Continue reading
LATAM Airbus A321 Returns Over Two Cracked Windshields
LATAM Airbus A321 Returns Over Two Cracked Windshields
Glass-Domed Train Cars Featured On New Scenic Train Route Coming to Colorado
Glass-Domed Train Cars Featured On New Scenic Train Route Coming to Colorado
Kemper Acquires Private Passenger Auto Insurance Provider
Kemper Acquires Private Passenger Auto Insurance Provider
Gatik’s Self-Driving Delivery Vans Head North to Canada
Gatik’s Self-Driving Delivery Vans Head North to Canada
Car Frost: Cold Weather Warning as Drivers May Accidentally Crack Their Windscreens
Car Frost: Cold Weather Warning as Drivers May Accidentally Crack Their Windscreens
Pandemic’s Tie to Miles Driven – Is It More or Less?
“Americans have gotten comfortable [with] working from home and buying online,” said Gary Silberg, KPMG International Limited (KPMG) partner and automotive sector global head. Do the changes in lifestyle and increased reliance on travel in motor vehicles mean we are … Continue reading
2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Reveals Production-Spec Headlights In New Spy Shots
2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Reveals Production-Spec Headlights In New Spy Shots
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints 10 to Council on Future Mobility and Electrification
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Appoints 10 to Council on Future Mobility and Electrification
GM’s OnStar Unit to Launch Auto Insurance Coverage
GM’s OnStar Unit to Launch Auto Insurance Coverage
Motor Mouth: Window ‘Problem’ Actually is a Feature
Motor Mouth: Window ‘Problem’ Actually is a Feature
North Carolina Auto Glass Shop Files for Reorganization
A-1 Auto Glass Inc. (A-1) filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition in North Carolina’s Middle District Court earlier this month. The company is headquartered in Yadkinville, N.C., according to the bankruptcy protection form. According to A-1’s filed voluntary Chapter … Continue reading
Autoglass Named Preferred Supplier for Ageas Insurance
Autoglass recently announced its new three and a half-year contract with Ageas, one of the largest car insurers in the UK. The new partnership, which went live on November 1, 2020 will see Autoglass offer its glass repair, replacement and … Continue reading
Meet the New Luxury Electric Car That Finally Rivals Tesla
Meet the New Luxury Electric Car That Finally Rivals Tesla
American Airlines Plane Forced to Turn Around After Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight
American Airlines Plane Forced to Turn Around After Windshield Cracks Mid-Flight
Spotted Lanternfly Makes Landfall in Ohio; Officials Urge Vigilance
Spotted Lanternfly Makes Landfall in Ohio; Officials Urge Vigilance
Car Drives Off with Door Lodged in Windscreen
Car Drives Off with Door Lodged in Windscreen
Allscreens Expands Its Network with 1st Direct Windscreens Acquisition
Allscreens Expands Its Network with 1st Direct Windscreens Acquisition
WATCH | Widespread Damage as Pietermaritzburg, Midlands Battered by Hail Stones the Size of Tennis Balls
WATCH | Widespread Damage as Pietermaritzburg, Midlands Battered by Hail Stones the Size of Tennis Balls
Here’s The Car Insurance You Need for Windshield Repair
Here’s The Car Insurance You Need for Windshield Repair
Auto Supplier Expanding in Alabaster
Auto Supplier Expanding in Alabaster
Mini Urbanaut Concept Hints at How its Cars Could Look by the Time New Petrol and Diesel Vehicles are Banned
Mini Urbanaut Concept Hints at How its Cars Could Look by the Time New Petrol and Diesel Vehicles are Banned
Deaf Grangemouth Driver (83) said Frosted Windscreen Caused Him to Veer Blindly into Oncoming Traffic
Deaf Grangemouth Driver (83) said Frosted Windscreen Caused Him to Veer Blindly into Oncoming Traffic
GEICO Virtual Career Fair Aims to Fill 2,000 Positions Countrywide
GEICO Virtual Career Fair Aims to Fill 2,000 Positions Countrywide
Honda Legend Will Offer Level 3 Autonomous Driving, at Least in Japan
Honda Legend Will Offer Level 3 Autonomous Driving, at Least in Japan
Caliber Hosts Virtual Food Drive to Support Local Food Banks
Caliber Hosts Virtual Food Drive to Support Local Food Banks
Right Choice Adds Restyling Services to their Windshield Repair Business in Parker
Right Choice Adds Restyling Services to their Windshield Repair Business in Parker
Troopers Say 29 Vehicle Pileup Could Be Blamed on Truck Driver Clearing Snow from Windshield on I-94
Troopers Say 29 Vehicle Pileup Could Be Blamed on Truck Driver Clearing Snow from Windshield on I-94
Former TruRoad Exec Forms Collision Repair Company
Rich Harrison has a new job. The co-founder and senior manager of TruRoad, and prior to that COO for Safelite, has announced the formation of CollisionRight, a regional multi-shop operator of auto body services in the Central United States. Harrison will … Continue reading
AGRR Podcast: Learn the New Dates and Info for Auto Glass Week 2021
AGRR Podcast: Learn the New Dates and Info for Auto Glass Week 2021
British Airways Pilot Saved from Being Sucked Out of Plane
British Airways Pilot Saved from Being Sucked Out of Plane
More Than a Dozen Car Windows Smashed on Atlanta Street in One Night
More Than a Dozen Car Windows Smashed on Atlanta Street in One Night
Massachusetts Voters Vote Yes on Right to Repair Bill
Massachusetts residents spoke out and voted “yes” on the Right to Repair Bill. According to the results, Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voiced their support at the ballot box for Ballot Question 1, which will preserve vehicle owners’ rights to have access … Continue reading
Representatives of Xinyi Canada Glass Answer Questions Ahead of Council Discussion Tuesday
Representatives of Xinyi Canada Glass Answer Questions Ahead of Council Discussion Tuesday
AGSC Founder’s Wife Passes Away
Ruby Jean Jolliff, the wife of one of the Auto Glass Safety Council’s founders, Carl Jolliff, passed away from COVID-19 November 14, 2020 at Ozarks Medical Center. She was 83 years old. She was born on December 22, 1936, in … Continue reading
Insights from Florida Chamber Insurance Summit: Auto Glass AOBs Replacing Property AOB Market
Insights from Florida Chamber Insurance Summit: Auto Glass AOBs Replacing Property AOB Market
How Has Boyd Group Fared Through the Pandemic?
Boyd Group Services Inc. (The Boyd Group) released its 2020 third quarter financial report recently and noted its financial results were impacted significantly by the pandemic. According to the report, sales decreased by 10.3% to $508.3 million from $567.0 million … Continue reading
Incoming Florida House speaker rolls out some rule changes for upcoming session
Incoming Florida House speaker rolls out some rule changes for upcoming session
Honda’s Self-Driving System Wins OK for Use on Busy Roads in Japan
Honda’s Self-Driving System Wins OK for Use on Busy Roads in Japan
Basic Principles of Glass Repair in Toronto
Basic Principles of Glass Repair in Toronto
Burglar Shatters Car Windows in Port Charlotte
Burglar Shatters Car Windows in Port Charlotte
Calibration Service Launched by Pilkington
NSG Group’s Pilkington North America Aftermarket Glass Replacement business unit recently announced the launch of The Calibration People™. It’s a new service that is designed to provide additional access to remote and local calibration and for auto glass installers. “As … Continue reading
Fix Network World Appoints New Marketing and Communications Director
Mondofix Inc. (Fix Network World) today announced the appointment of Alan Gajewski as its marketing and communications director in the United States. In this position, Gajewski will drive all aspects of marketing and communications in the US, including for ProColor … Continue reading
Examining McLaren Elva’s Innovative Virtual Windshield
Examining McLaren Elva’s Innovative Virtual Windshield
Tesla Expands Warranty to Cover Defective Main Computers in Some Model S and X Vehicles
Tesla Expands Warranty to Cover Defective Main Computers in Some Model S and X Vehicles
State Farm to Shutter Murfreesboro Operations Center
State Farm to Shutter Murfreesboro Operations Center
Vehicle Bashing Spree Lands Man in Jail
Vehicle Bashing Spree Lands Man in Jail
Digital Honor Wall Highlights Veterans
The men and women who have served or are serving in the military are recognized for their sacrifice and hard work. This year, K&K Glass, which has several locations in Florida, tried something new and has put up a Veterans’ … Continue reading
New Website Spearheads Next Generation Digital Platform Launch
National Windscreens, an automotive repair supply chain, has been impacted by the shift from offline to online transactions. The company notes that the digital journey has an increasing impact on the overall customer experience. The company teamed up with Vodafone … Continue reading
Arizona Approves Local Auto Glass and Tint Contractors, Protects Agencies and Co-Op Members from Fraud
After allegations of fraudulent insurance claims or non-performance by Arizona-based auto glass repair companies earlier in 2020, the state released a newly evaluated contractor list that has been approved to provide glass and tint services to nearly 400 state agencies … Continue reading
IBC Responds to Ontario’s Auto Insurance Reform Plans
IBC Responds to Ontario’s Auto Insurance Reform Plans
Drivers Likely to be Hit with £100 Fine for Small Headlight Failures this Winter
Drivers Likely to be Hit with £100 Fine for Small Headlight Failures this Winter
Police Arrest Protester Who Busted Semi Windshield with Traffic Cone
Police Arrest Protester Who Busted Semi Windshield with Traffic Cone
Pilkington UK Investigates Carbon Capture Capabilities
Pilkington UK Investigates Carbon Capture Capabilities
AAA Texas Announces Additional $139M in Financial Relief for Auto Insurance Policyholders
AAA Texas Announces Additional $139M in Financial Relief for Auto Insurance Policyholders
Self-Driving Car Legislation Will Try Again Next Year
Self-Driving Car Legislation Will Try Again Next Year
Warning After Woman Struck by Driver with Frosted Windscreen
Warning After Woman Struck by Driver with Frosted Windscreen
Dorset Police Car Parked in Christchurch Has Window Smashed
Dorset Police Car Parked in Christchurch Has Window Smashed
He’s The Real Election Night Winner
Auto glass businesses have done just about everything to gain potential customer’s attention, and in Kerry Soat’s case wearing his company’s tee shirt was all it took to propel him into national television news. Soat is the CEO of Fas-Break … Continue reading
C-Bond Systems Files Patent in European Union for its Windshield Strengthening Solution
C-Bond Systems (C-Bond), a nanotechnology solutions company, recently announced that it has filed a patent titled Composition and Method for Multipurpose Emulsion that Strengthens Glass and Modifies Glass Surface in the European Union. The patent was filed to protect the … Continue reading
All Regions Show Decreases in Latest Miles Driven Report
All road and street travel in the U.S. decreased by 12.3%, or 35.3 billion vehicle miles, for August 2020, compared to August 2019, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. Overall travel for the month is estimated … Continue reading
Mercedes Withdraws From Fully Autonomous Vehicle Race
Mercedes Withdraws From Fully Autonomous Vehicle Race
Transport Canada looking at Mandating ADAS
Transport Canada looking at Mandating ADAS
Driver Survives Tree Branch Smashing Windshield in Kingston
Driver Survives Tree Branch Smashing Windshield in Kingston
Allstate (ALL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Allstate (ALL) Surpasses Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Study Says Need for Re-Calibration is Overlooked
adasThink, a Toronto-based software company has released a study showing that Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) re-calibrations are routinely missed. Its study focused on Canadian collision repair shops and included the following OEM vehicle models: Acura, Audi, Buick, Dodge, Ford, GMC, … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Opens Second Location in Waterford, Mich.
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced the opening of a collision repair center in Waterford, Mich. This is the Boyd Group’s second location in Waterford, Mich. which is approximately 40 miles northwest of Detroit and between Gerber repair … Continue reading
AAA Announces Third Round of Financial Relief for Auto Insurance Policyholders
American Automobile Association (AAA) members who insure their vehicles through the Interinsurance Exchange of the Automobile Club will receive a third round of premium refunds totaling approximately $46 million, according to the association’s release. This latest COVID-19 financial relief is … Continue reading
Tesla is Using Double-Paned Glass on Pre-Refreshed Model 3s
Tesla is Using Double-Paned Glass on Pre-Refreshed Model 3s
GFPD Receives Several Reports of Cars with Damage to Windows, Three Suspects Identified
GFPD Receives Several Reports of Cars with Damage to Windows, Three Suspects Identified
Downed Christmas Decoration Leads to Damaged Windshield
Downed Christmas Decoration Leads to Damaged Windshield
Potential Windows Falling Out and Driver Visibility Issues Spark Latest Recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two recalls from Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo) and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Volvo The recall, according to NHTSA, states that windows may become detached from the impacted vehicles, which would … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Three Locations in Michigan
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) recently announced the company has acquired three collision repair centers in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The repair centers, located in Escanaba, Kingsford and Marquette, previously operated as Classic Auto Collision Centers originating … Continue reading
Allstate Workers Claim Retirement Plan Lost Them Millions
Katherine Cutrone became the lead plaintiff in a class action lawsuit against her former employer, Allstate Corp. (Allstate). Cutrone filed the class action complaint last alleging current and former employees have lost more than $65 million in retirement savings because … Continue reading
Bosch, Hunter Engineering Collaborate On ADAS Calibration
Bosch, Hunter Engineering Collaborate On ADAS Calibration
Will This New Bill Raise Your Auto Insurance Rates?
Will This New Bill Raise Your Auto Insurance Rates?
Man with Machete Breaks Patrol Car Windshield, Stabs Oceanside Police Dog
Man with Machete Breaks Patrol Car Windshield, Stabs Oceanside Police Dog
AGRR Podcast: The Question Everyone’s Asking About Auto Glass Week 2021
AGRR Podcast: The Question Everyone’s Asking About Auto Glass Week 2021
Glass Doctor Honors Top Franchise Performers During Virtual Reunion
Glass Doctor, a Neighborly company, recently announced its franchise network’s top performers of 2019 during Neighborly United, the organization’s first-ever virtual reunion. “Neighborly’s annual reunion may have looked a bit different this year, but the pride we all have to … Continue reading
Carlex Glass Leverages SurveyMonkey Enterprise to Improve its Internal COVID-19 Communication
SurveyMonkey says its platform has helped Carlex Glass ensure the health of its employees and keep productivity high across the company throughout the pandemic, which resulted in safer worksites, according to the company. SurveyMonkey provides a mobile-friendly and automated symptom-tracking … Continue reading
Lexus Partners with TED to Contemplate the Future of Automated Vehicles
Lexus Partners with TED to Contemplate the Future of Automated Vehicles
Where’s Xinyi? Company Close to Choosing Canadian Location
Officials in Stratford, Ontario, say Xinyi Canada Glass could be coming to town. According to Stratford’s economic development corporation, investStratford, potential development for Xinyi’s first Canadian facility is being considered on lands at the southwest corner of Stratford near the … Continue reading
Mainstreet™ Partners with Glass.com® to Help Its Customers Acquire Leads
Mainstreet™ customers get easy access to Glass.com® features Belleville, MI – Mainstreet™, one of the glass industry’s leading business management software companies, has partnered with Glass.com®, a lead acquisition company for the glass industry. This partnership will allow Mainstreet™ customers to quickly … Continue reading
Fix Auto Calgary Deerfoot Achieves CCIAP Recognition
Christopher Peterson, Fix Auto Canada regional vice president (western region), recently announced that Fix Auto Calgary Deerfoot achieved recognition under the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). With the accreditation, Fix Auto Calgary Deerfoot joins a group of Canadian collision … Continue reading
New York Must Do More to End Racism in Auto Insurance
New York Must Do More to End Racism in Auto Insurance
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Recalled Due to Faulty Headlight Adjustment
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Recalled Due to Faulty Headlight Adjustment
Iowa City Driving Simulator Awarded $1.45 Million to Research Automated Vehicles
Iowa City Driving Simulator Awarded $1.45 Million to Research Automated Vehicles
Tesla Insurance Could be 30–40% of The Value of Tesla’s Car Business
Tesla Insurance Could be 30–40% of The Value of Tesla’s Car Business
LKQ Corporation Third Quarter Financials Out
LKQ Corporation (LKQ), parent company of PGW Auto Glass, reported a decrease in its revenue in the third quarter, which ended September 30, 2020. According to the financial report, which was released today, the company’s revenue is $3.0 billion; a … Continue reading
Gartner HR Practice Survey Finds 60% of Employees Report the U.S. Presidential Election Is Impacting Their Ability to Get Work Done
Gartner HR Practice Survey Finds 60% of Employees Report the U.S. Presidential Election Is Impacting Their Ability to Get Work Done
Ares S1 Project Spyder is a Roofless and Windshield-Less Version of the S Project Coupe
Ares S1 Project Spyder is a Roofless and Windshield-Less Version of the S Project Coupe
Tree Falls and Smashes Through Windshield of Patrol Car
Tree Falls and Smashes Through Windshield of Patrol Car
Charlie’s Matrix Auto Glass Wins Arizona Statewide Contract for Vehicle Glass Replacement
Charlie’s Matrix Auto Glass, a local family-owned automotive glass and tint company, was awarded the Statewide Contract for Vehicle Glass Replacement, Repair, Tinting, and Accessories by the State of Arizona. The company has provided car glass and tinting services since … Continue reading
Auto Glass Company Named in Best in Business Listing
Auto Glass Company Named in Best in Business Listing
Here’s Why You Should Care About ‘Right To Repair’
Here’s Why You Should Care About ‘Right To Repair’
Trailer Carrying Glass Panels Detached from Van Before Colliding with Car
Trailer Carrying Glass Panels Detached from Van Before Colliding with Car
Legislation to Combat Unfair Auto Insurance Rates Clears Committee
Legislation to Combat Unfair Auto Insurance Rates Clears Committee
Visibility Issues Cause Recalls for Two Manufacturers
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two visibility recalls from Chrysler (FCA) and Ferrari North America, Inc. (Ferrari). FCA The recall, according to NHTSA, states that missing driver side mirror glass reduces driver visibility, which would increase … Continue reading
Zenith Auto Glass Provides Free Service to Help Northlanders Get Donations
Zenith Auto Glass Provides Free Service to Help Northlanders Get Donations
Maryland Auto Insurance Launches New Auto Insurance Fraud Initiative
Maryland Auto Insurance Launches New Auto Insurance Fraud Initiative
Light Launches Clarity Camera System to Accurate Autonomous Vehicle Vision
Light Launches Clarity Camera System to Accurate Autonomous Vehicle Vision
Buck Explodes Through SUV Windshield, Sunroof in Northern Michigan
Buck Explodes Through SUV Windshield, Sunroof in Northern Michigan
The Dirt: Mygrant Glass Co. building new distribution warehouse, office in Spokane Valley
The Dirt: Mygrant Glass Co. building new distribution warehouse, office in Spokane Valley
Lorraine Complains: You Might Be Surprised By the Auto Industry’s Biggest Scams
Lorraine Complains: You Might Be Surprised By the Auto Industry’s Biggest Scams
Ferrari 812 Superfast is So Quick the Rear Window Will Fall Out
Ferrari 812 Superfast is So Quick the Rear Window Will Fall Out
GM’s Cruise Autonomous Vehicles to Hit San Francisco Streets Without Human Backup Driver Before End of Year
GM’s Cruise Autonomous Vehicles to Hit San Francisco Streets Without Human Backup Driver Before End of Year
Milestone Achievement for Perth Windscreen Repair Company
Milestone Achievement for Perth Windscreen Repair Company
Potato Shatters Deputy’s Windshield In Temecula, Witnesses Sought
Potato Shatters Deputy’s Windshield In Temecula, Witnesses Sought
When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Realize They’ve Been In A Car Crash
When Self-Driving Cars Don’t Realize They’ve Been In A Car Crash
Saint-Gobain Ranked Among World’s Most Sustainably Managed Firms
Saint-Gobain Ranked Among World’s Most Sustainably Managed Firms
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Found to be Susceptible to Split-Second Flash Phantoms
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Found to be Susceptible to Split-Second Flash Phantoms
McLaren Written Off After Being Run Over by Audi Q5 in Sainsbury’s Car Park
McLaren Written Off After Being Run Over by Audi Q5 in Sainsbury’s Car Park
Altoona Man Sues Over Ex-Employer’s Mask-Wearing Policy
Altoona Man Sues Over Ex-Employer’s Mask-Wearing Policy
Soaring Commercial Auto Insurance Rates, Onerous Conditions ‘Killing Us,’ Small Businesses Say
Soaring Commercial Auto Insurance Rates, Onerous Conditions ‘Killing Us,’ Small Businesses Say
Avnet Poised to Play Key Role in Next-Generation Automotive Technology
Avnet Poised to Play Key Role in Next-Generation Automotive Technology
Tesla Model Y Window Shatters On Its Own While Parked In Garage
Tesla Model Y Window Shatters On Its Own While Parked In Garage
Auto Glass Guy Turns Children Book Author
Auto Glass Guy Turns Children Book Author
Vitro Wants Claims Dismissed in Ongoing Boycott Lawsuit
Vitro lawyers have filed a request for an order of dismissal in the ongoing boycott civil lawsuit between O.E.M. Glass Network Inc. and Brooklyn Wholesale Glass Inc. (known together as OEMGN). The stipulation for dismissal would only apply to the … Continue reading
Macon Auto Glass Shop Fixes Windshields Damaged by Debris
Macon Auto Glass Shop Fixes Windshields Damaged by Debris
Maryland Auto Insurance Launches New Auto Insurance Fraud Initiative
Maryland Auto Insurance Launches New Auto Insurance Fraud Initiative
Forget AR Glasses. Augmented Reality is Headed to Your Windshield
Forget AR Glasses. Augmented Reality is Headed to Your Windshield
Atascadero Man Arrested for Shattering Glass on a Child
Atascadero Man Arrested for Shattering Glass on a Child
Lakeside Auto Buys Spring Lake Vander Mill, Expansions Planned
Lakeside Auto Buys Spring Lake Vander Mill, Expansions Planned
What You Need to Know About Door-To-Door Windshield Companies
What You Need to Know About Door-To-Door Windshield Companies
Bosch Launches New ADAS and Body Electronics Catalog
Bosch Launches New ADAS and Body Electronics Catalog
Celebrating 30 Years in the Industry
Although this year may have been filled with twists and turns many auto glass shops, including City Auto Glass (CAG), have celebrated milestones. Mike Schenian, CAG president and Jon Laski, CEO, shared some of the business’ strengths leading up to … Continue reading
Chinese Self-Driving Cars Ready to Roll Abroad
Chinese Self-Driving Cars Ready to Roll Abroad
Lawyer Ahmednasir Threatens to Auction KeNHA Vehicles over Damaged Bentley’s Windscreen
Lawyer Ahmednasir Threatens to Auction KeNHA Vehicles over Damaged Bentley’s Windscreen
Huge Metal Debris Smashes Through Car Windshield on Delray Beach Highway
Huge Metal Debris Smashes Through Car Windshield on Delray Beach Highway
Secrets to a Successful Calibration
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) recently hosted a webinar for service technicians titled, ADAS Calibration – Do It Right and Document What You Do! The webinar was presented by Brent Johnson, Vehicle Service Group global product management … Continue reading
Mitchell Announces New Provider Data Explorer to Help Combat Claims Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Mitchell Announces New Provider Data Explorer to Help Combat Claims Fraud, Waste and Abuse
Caliber Continues ‘Restoring You’ With a Virtual Food Drive
Caliber, which has automotive service brands that include Caliber Auto Glass, Caliber Auto Care and Caliber Collision, is holding its ninth annual ‘Restoring You’ food drive virtually this fall. The company noted it will be benefiting 72 local food banks across … Continue reading
The 2021 Ford Bronco Almost Had a Jeep-Style Folding Windshield
The 2021 Ford Bronco Almost Had a Jeep-Style Folding Windshield
Driver Injured as Stone Smashes into Lorry Windscreen on Dundee’s Busiest Road
Driver Injured as Stone Smashes into Lorry Windscreen on Dundee’s Busiest Road
Auto Windscreens Becomes an Institute of Customer Service Member
Auto Windscreens recently announced it has become a member of the Institute of Customer Service. The Institute is the UK’s independent professional body and helps businesses put customers at the heart of everything they do, according to the company. During … Continue reading
Coronavirus Survives 28 Days on Glass, Currency, Australian Researchers Find
Coronavirus Survives 28 Days on Glass, Currency, Australian Researchers Find
Hail Cracks Windshield of United Airlines Plane, Forcing Emergency Landing at O’Hare
Hail Cracks Windshield of United Airlines Plane, Forcing Emergency Landing at O’Hare
Autoglass Opens New Center in Reading
With new safety measures in place, Autoglass a UK vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration company, has recently opened a branch within the Makro car park on Craddock Road. In what the company describes as being located in the heart … Continue reading
Actual Self-Driving Taxis Are Hitting City Streets
Actual Self-Driving Taxis Are Hitting City Streets
The Real Cost to Replace Your New Subaru Windshield with EyeSight Might Shock You
The Real Cost to Replace Your New Subaru Windshield with EyeSight Might Shock You
Landlord Caught on Video Smashing Tenant’s Car Windows
Landlord Caught on Video Smashing Tenant’s Car Windows
Former Employees Fight For Wages in Class Action Complaint
Elizabeth Longoria and Melissa Gomez have become the lead plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against defendant American Automobile Association (AAA). The class action complaint alleges the association violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Arizona Wage Act. … Continue reading
Organizations Adapt to New Rules of Pandemic Engagement
Organizations Adapt to New Rules of Pandemic Engagement
Aston Martin Tests Windshield-Less Speedster Prototype on the Streets
Aston Martin Tests Windshield-Less Speedster Prototype on the Streets
Driver Seriously Injured After 40-Pound Sandbag Thrown Through Windshield from Overpass on I-96
Driver Seriously Injured After 40-Pound Sandbag Thrown Through Windshield from Overpass on I-96
Dad Refused to Break Window to Save Toddler Locked in Hot Car, Police Say
Dad Refused to Break Window to Save Toddler Locked in Hot Car, Police Say
Dash Camera Captures Man Shooting Through Own Windshield in Orange County
Dash Camera Captures Man Shooting Through Own Windshield in Orange County
Tesla’s Glass Roof Flies Off on I-580
Tesla’s Glass Roof Flies Off on I-580
Hesston High Principal Accused of Breaking Student Windshield with Bat
Hesston High Principal Accused of Breaking Student Windshield with Bat
Wildfires and Their Impacts on the Industry
Wildfires have severely impacted businesses, homes and more on the West Coast, and according to news reports, California recorded its first gigafire in modern history this week. A gigafire is a term for a blaze that burns at least one … Continue reading
Owner Retires from Fas-Break Glass
Fas-Break Glass took to its social media page to congratulate Kevin Massick, Fas-Break owner, located in Billings, Mont., on his retirement. Massick bought a distributorship and joined the Fas-Break Corporation in 1994, according to the company. “Kevin is a rock … Continue reading
IBC Statement on the Future of Auto Insurance in British Columbia
IBC Statement on the Future of Auto Insurance in British Columbia
Debris Smashes SUV Windshield on 195 in New Bedford; Rochester Man Badly Injured
Debris Smashes SUV Windshield on 195 in New Bedford; Rochester Man Badly Injured
Clean Your Windscreen: The Basic Rules That’ll Make Anyone a Safer Driver
Clean Your Windscreen: The Basic Rules That’ll Make Anyone a Safer Driver
Case Closed: Final Verdict Issued in Defective Sunroof Suit
The defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia) has come to an end. According to the final judgement, several motions were denied that included excluding expert testimonies. It is ordered and adjudged that … Continue reading
Mitchell International Brings Cloud Estimating to the Canadian Market
Mitchell International (Mitchell) recently announced the availability of Mitchell Cloud Estimating in Canada. Carriers and collision repairers can use the cloud-based application to write estimates from anywhere and from any Internet-enabled device—including their smartphone, tablet or laptop, according to the … Continue reading
Fix Network Welcomes New ProColor Collision Center
Daryll O’Keefe, Fix Network Ontario regional vice president , recently welcomed ProColor Collision Milton to the network. The new location underlines Fix Network’s reputation as the largest and fastest growing automotive aftermarket brand in the world, according to the company. “We are thrilled … Continue reading
Unemployment Will Likely Ripple To Auto Insurance Rates
Unemployment Will Likely Ripple To Auto Insurance Rates
Pilkington Releases New Automotive Glazing Option
Pilkington recently launched Pilkington Sundym™ Select, which the company states is the latest glazing innovation from its automotive division. According to Bill George, Pilkington’s business planning director, there was an industry need for this type of technology. By using suspended … Continue reading
Zenith Auto Glass Now Open in Duluth
Zenith Auto Glass Now Open in Duluth
Piëch Automotive Appoints New Executives to Drive Launch Plans
Piëch Automotive AG, an automotive start-up company based in Zurich, Switzerland, has recently appointed a number of leading executives. Matthias Müller, former CEO of Porsche and Volkswagen, is the newly appointed chairman. He will work closely with company co-founders Toni … Continue reading
You Can’t Look Out the Back of These Cars, Recalls Issued
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued two visibility recalls from Nissan North America Inc. (Nissan), and Ford Motor Company (Ford). Nissan The recall, according to NHTSA, states that the rear window glass may separate from the vehicle, … Continue reading
Autoglass Raised Over €1.7M for Charity
Autoglass, alongside sister companies from around the world, announced it has raised over €1.7 ($2,002,532 USD) million for global charity partner Afrika Tikkun at the 2020 Spirit of Belron challenge. This year the event took place virtually for the first … Continue reading
Jim Richardson Becomes Auto Glass Fitters New Senior Vice President
Auto Glass Fitters, Inc. recently announced that Jim Richardson has been named senior vice president for the company. Richardson will play a key role in sales, operations and future strategic growth plans at Auto Glass Fitters, according to the company. … Continue reading
Erie Insurance Ranked Among Top Insurance Companies
Erie Insurance Ranked Among Top Insurance Companies
Car’s Windows Smashed After It Was Incorrectly Linked to ‘Child Abduction’ Fears
Car’s Windows Smashed After It Was Incorrectly Linked to ‘Child Abduction’ Fears
Latest Miles Driven Report Shows Drivers Stayed Off of the Roads
All road and street travel in the U.S. decreased by 11.2%, or 33.2 billion vehicle miles, for July 2020, compared to July 2019, according to the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHA) most recent numbers. Overall travel for the month is estimated … Continue reading
Fix Auto Saint John East Upgrades Facility
Fix Auto Saint John East announced the expansion of its operations following an upgrade of its facility. The company says the new facelift will boost its current repair capabilities by three times and will include high-performance technologies and systems designed … Continue reading
Ford Recalls More Than 600,000 Vehicles over Rearview Cameras
Ford Recalls More Than 600,000 Vehicles over Rearview Cameras
Insurer Allstate to Cut Nearly 8% of Workforce Under Restructuring Plan
Insurer Allstate to Cut Nearly 8% of Workforce Under Restructuring Plan
Volkswagen’s Traton and TuSimple Partner to Develop Self-Driving Trucks
Volkswagen’s Traton and TuSimple Partner to Develop Self-Driving Trucks
Judge Rules Against Class Certification in Lawsuit
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew W. McFarland, recently issued an order denying class certification the alleged defective sunroof lawsuit between plaintiff Tom Kondash and defendant Kia Motors America, Inc. (Kia). According to the order, Kondash’s class action request was denied … Continue reading
Caliber Gifts Restored Vehicles to Frontline Heroes
Caliber announced it is pleased to extend its ‘Restoring You’ community and teammate program. In collaboration with its insurance partners as part of the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides® program, Caliber will be gifting restored vehicles to frontline medical … Continue reading
‘RadarGlass’ – Car Headlights are Becoming Radar Sensors
‘RadarGlass’ – Car Headlights are Becoming Radar Sensors
Driverless Shuttle Starts Tests in Fairfax County
Driverless Shuttle Starts Tests in Fairfax County
Roof and Windscreen Crushed as Car Flips onto Roof in Crash
Roof and Windscreen Crushed as Car Flips onto Roof in Crash
COVID Boosts Digital Age for Auto Claims
Some auto glass members say having digital options for customers is needed and COVID-19 increased demand. The insurance claims side of the industry has offered customers options to file and check claim status reports online, and experts agree on its … Continue reading
Nissan Recalls Model Year 2019 Titans with LED Headlights
Nissan Recalls Model Year 2019 Titans with LED Headlights
VW Gets Serious About Car.Software, Buys Major Front Camera Business
VW Gets Serious About Car.Software, Buys Major Front Camera Business
Apple Wins a new Series of Project Titan Patents
Apple Wins a new Series of Project Titan Patents
Mercedes-Benz Requests Class Action Complaint to be Removed or Dismissed
A recent motion in the class action lawsuit between Bruce Pickens and defendants Mercedes-Benz, Daimler AG, Saint-Gobain Sekurit (Saint Gobain), and Napleton Autowerks of Indiana, Inc. (Napleton Autowerks) seeks to put this case to rest. Defendants Napleton Autowerks recently filed … Continue reading
Gerber Collision & Glass Acquires Two Wisconsin Repair Centers
The Boyd Group Inc. (the Boyd Group) announced it has acquired two collision repair centers in Hales Corners and Milwaukee, Wis. The locations previously operated as Auto Body Express (Hales Corners) and Lou’s Auto Body (Milwaukee). “We are demonstrating our … Continue reading
Fix Auto Welcomes Toronto Junction to Its Network
Daryll O’Keefe, Fix Network Ontario regional vice president, recently announced the network welcomed Fix Auto Toronto Junction. “We are very proud to welcome Fix Auto Toronto Junction to the Fix network of family-owned businesses,” said O’Keefe. “John Tsoumaris has built … Continue reading
Covestro Develops Headlight Concept Using Only One Plastic Material
Covestro Develops Headlight Concept Using Only One Plastic Material
UK Regulators Force Auto Insurance Overhaul
UK Regulators Force Auto Insurance Overhaul
Dozens of Cars Vandalized, Had Their Windows Broken, on Cleveland’s West Side
Dozens of Cars Vandalized, Had Their Windows Broken, on Cleveland’s West Side
Update: Auto Glass Shops Continue Moving Forward During COVID
Auto glass businesses, like many other companies were impacted by the onset of COVID-19. glassBYTES reached out to a few auto glass businesses to see how they’ve faired with safety changes, stay-at-home orders and more. “We actually got shut down … Continue reading
AAG Auto Glass & Tint of Arizona Becomes an Eco-Friendly Projects Sponsor
AAG Auto Glass & Tint of Arizona Becomes an Eco-Friendly Projects Sponsor
Man Treated for Minor Injury after Board Hits Windshield
Man Treated for Minor Injury after Board Hits Windshield
New Push for Autonomous Vehicles Bill
New Push for Autonomous Vehicles Bill
Should You Let Your Insurance Company Track Your Driving?
Should You Let Your Insurance Company Track Your Driving?
Stillwater Man Arrested, Charged for Smashing Windshield
Stillwater Man Arrested, Charged for Smashing Windshield
Texas Auto Insurance Plan Association Requests 4.8% Commercial Rate Hike
Texas Auto Insurance Plan Association Requests 4.8% Commercial Rate Hike
PennDOT Highlights Achievements of Highly Automated Vehicles
PennDOT Highlights Achievements of Highly Automated Vehicles
Congress Parks Self-Driving Car Regulation Until 2021
Congress Parks Self-Driving Car Regulation Until 2021
Deer Struck by Car Thrown Through another Car’s Windshield, Killing Passenger
Deer Struck by Car Thrown Through another Car’s Windshield, Killing Passenger
Part Two: Mitchell International Highlights Augmented Reality in the Industry
Mitchell International, the parent company of National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS), highlighted new industry trends that include augmented reality impacting the industry in its 2020 Third Quarter Industry Trends Report. glassBYTEs previously highlighted the view of Ryan Mandell, the company’s … Continue reading
Fix Auto Welcomes New Facility in Truro
Mark Weeks, Fix Network Atlantic regional vice president, recently welcomed Fix Auto Truro to the network. It’s located in the Salmon River community, in central Nova Scotia. “Fix Auto Truro is an important addition to the Fix Network family,” says … Continue reading
NHTSA Issues New BMW Recall
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a headlight recall for select BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) models. According to the administration, the vehicle’s headlights contain a non-conforming lens. Owners of 2020-2021 X5 sDrive40i, xDrive40i, xDrive50i, … Continue reading
California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
California to Ban Sales of New Gas-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
American Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Emergency Call for Cracked Windshield
American Airlines Flight Lands Safely After Emergency Call for Cracked Windshield
Man Accused of Derailing NYC Subway Train Smashed MTA Bus Windshield Weeks Ago
Man Accused of Derailing NYC Subway Train Smashed MTA Bus Windshield Weeks Ago
AGRR September Podcast: Pilkington’s Bill George
AGRR September Podcast: Pilkington’s Bill George
Syria’s Only Auto Glass Factory Reopens After War
Syria’s Only Auto Glass Factory Reopens After War
The Crucial Step Missing from Most Sales Training Programs
The Crucial Step Missing from Most Sales Training Programs
Trucker Warns Others After His Windshield Shattered on I-70
Trucker Warns Others After His Windshield Shattered on I-70
Frontier Tires & Glass In Sidney Now Open
Frontier Tires & Glass In Sidney Now Open
Nissan 400Z Rendered With 370Z’s Boomerang Headlight Design
Nissan 400Z Rendered With 370Z’s Boomerang Headlight Design
Wisconsin Ponders Self-Driving Vehicles
Wisconsin Ponders Self-Driving Vehicles
Woman Falls Out of Car Window While Filming Snapchat Video
Woman Falls Out of Car Window While Filming Snapchat Video
Number of Calibrations Doubles from Last Year
Mitchell International recently published its 2020 Third Quarter Industry Trends Report. It highlights several items including an increase in calibrations, vehicle scanning and data-driven trends that impact the property and casualty industry. According to Ryan Mandell, Mitchell International claims performance … Continue reading
NOVUS Glass Welcomes New Ontario Location
Daryll O’Keefe, Fix Network Ontario regional vice president, recently welcomed NOVUS Glass Sarnia to the network. The new facility’s owner and operator is Shelby Armstrong, who according to the company, is eager to grow the business exponentially with the support of Fix Network. “We’re delighted … Continue reading
Brian’s Auto Glass Expands in U.P.
Brian’s Auto Glass Expands in U.P.
Michigan Businesses Fined for Serious Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Violations
Michigan Businesses Fined for Serious Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Violations
Companies on Alert for Potential Scam Emails
An email sent out this morning on behalf of Belron International, Safelite’s parent company, from Humphrey Singer may contain malware. The email contained two attachments, however, it listed “belrone.com” as the sending address, which is not a valid domain, according … Continue reading
Teens Unharmed After Crash Near Prosser Impaled Windshield
Teens Unharmed After Crash Near Prosser Impaled Windshield
Toyota Insurance Services to Join Swiss Re ADAS Risk Platform
Toyota Insurance Services to Join Swiss Re ADAS Risk Platform
What It Takes to Be a First Place Winner—Twice
Ace Auto Glass, the Hawaiian based auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) company, recently won two awards for top AGRR services on the island. Company president, Calvin Tamaye, believes the awards coincide with the way Ace handles the jobs that … Continue reading
NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data
NHTSA Officials Emphasize Partnerships, Data
A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called
A Car Insurance Claim Estimate Before the Tow Truck Is Called
Moonroof vs. Sunroof: Is There a Difference Between the Two Roof Types?
Moonroof vs. Sunroof: Is There a Difference Between the Two Roof Types?
Windshield Shows Extent of the Damage in a Fatal Accident, South Dakota AG “Thought [He] Hit a Deer”
Windshield Shows Extent of the Damage in a Fatal Accident, South Dakota AG “Thought [He] Hit a Deer”
Artificial Intelligence Gains Traction Among Insurers
Autonomous, vehicles will increase auto glass and visibility services as well as the length in vehicle ownership, says Frank Terlep, CEO of Autotechcelerators. Terlep spoke during a webinar entitled Industry Disruptions: What They Are & How They Will Disrupt the …